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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
IVE set Lollapalooza Berlin on fire with electrifying performance
Picture this - you're at one of Europe's biggest music festivals, rain is pouring down, but the crowd is absolutely electric. That's exactly what happened when South Korean girl group IVE took the stage at Lollapalooza Berlin on July 12th. The six-member group proved that language barriers mean nothing when you've got talent that speaks universally. IVE performed for a solid 55 minutes at the iconic Olympiastadion Berlin, delivering what can only be described as a masterclass in live performance. Much like how our desi artists bring that raw energy to festivals like NH7 Weekender or Sunburn, these Korean stars showed up with full band arrangements that had the German crowd losing their minds. The group kicked off their set with their latest track "REBEL HEART" on the main Telekom stage, immediately setting the tone for what would be an unforgettable night. What's impressive is how they seamlessly transitioned into "I AM," showcasing those crystal-clear high notes that would make even our classical music purists nod in approval. Vocal Powerhouses That Put Auto-Tune to Shame Let's talk about what really matters - the vocals. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo by Taboola by Taboola In an era where lip-syncing dominates live performances (we've all been there at concerts, haven't we?), IVE came through with authentic, live singing that had everyone shook. Their performance of "LOVE DIVE" brought out that signature energetic charm, while "You Wanna Cry" showcased the kind of delicate vocal work that gives you goosebumps. But here's where it gets really interesting - member Liz absolutely nailed the ultra-high notes during their "ATTITUDE" performance, proving that these aren't just pretty faces with catchy songs. It's the kind of vocal stability that reminds you of our own powerhouse singers like Shreya Ghoshal or Sunidhi Chauhan , who can hit those impossible notes while dancing. The fact that they performed with a full live band setup throughout the entire 55-minute set is no joke. That's the kind of commitment to authentic performance that separates the real artists from the manufactured ones. Rain, Fans, and Pure Festival Magic What makes this performance even more special is the context. Despite heavy rain throughout the event, both the group and their fans (called "DIVE") stuck it out together. There's something beautifully universal about music bringing people together regardless of weather - it's the same spirit you see at monsoon concerts in Mumbai or outdoor gigs in Delhi where nothing stops the show. IVE's gratitude was evident in their post-performance statement through Starship Entertainment, where they thanked not just the live audience but also global fans who watched via live stream. They specifically mentioned their appreciation for the staff and band members who made the performance possible, showing the kind of humility that resonates across cultures. The group is already gearing up for their next stop - Lollapalooza Paris next week. It's part of a growing trend of K-pop acts taking their talents to international festival circuits, much like how our indie artists are now performing at SXSW or Coachella. Cultural Bridge Through Music What's fascinating about IVE's European festival run is how it mirrors the global music scene we're seeing today. Just as Indian artists like Nucleya or Divine are making waves internationally, Korean acts are proving that great music transcends geographical boundaries. The emotional connection between performer and audience - that raw energy exchange - remains the same whether you're in Seoul, Berlin, or Mumbai. The rain-soaked performance at Lollapalooza Berlin wasn't just a concert; it was a testament to how music creates instant communities. Those German fans singing along to Korean lyrics, the universal language of rhythm and melody bringing everyone together - it's the same magic that happens when international artists perform in our country and suddenly everyone's united by the beat.
Wall Street Journal
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
‘Sable, Fable' Review: Bon Iver's Delicate Distortions
From its humble beginnings as a solo project, Justin Vernon's Bon Iver has explored the tension between opposing forces—reality and illusion, acoustic and electronic, music that soothes and comforts and blasts of sound that unsettle. He recorded the first album under the name, 2007's 'For Emma, Forever Ago,' mostly by himself in a hunting cabin in northwestern Wisconsin. That record was created in the wake of a breakup so it was heard as earthy confessional folk, the kind of music understood as an antidote to music created with machines. But one track, 'The Wolves (Act I and II),' made especially artful use of Auto-Tune. At the time, the tool was associated with crass commercialism, so its inclusion cut against the perceived authenticity of acoustic Americana, and Mr. Vernon's work since has favored this kind of disruption. The creation of 'For Emma' has taken on the quality of myth, and the album has become a symbol of the idea that artistic purity comes from solitary contemplation. Its metaphorical power is so strong that ensuing Bon Iver LPs are framed as reactions to or continuations of what it represents. With 2011's 'Bon Iver, Bon Iver,' Mr. Vernon formed a band, reacquainted himself with the joy of collaboration, and indulged his love of soft rock. '22, A Million' from 2016 was a 180-degree pivot away from his two previous records, with noise and chaotic edits that thoroughly deconstructed his sound. And 2019's 'I, I' found him darting between these extremes, as if struggling to reconcile his contradictory impulses. On the fifth Bon Iver album, 'Sable, Fable' (Jagjaguwar), out Friday, Mr. Vernon revisits the simpler approach of the project's earliest style and judiciously uses high-tech processing, finding an ideal balance between experimentalism and accessibility.
BBC News
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Glastonbury 2025: Olivia Rodrigo, Charli XCX and The 1975 to headline
US pop star Olivia Rodrigo and British band The 1975 will headline the Glastonbury festival this summer, organisers have will be joined by five-time Brit Award winner Charli XCX - who will top the bill on the festival's second stage on Saturday 28 will also be debut Glastonbury performances by Alanis Morisette, Noah Kahan, Gracie Abrams, Lola Young and US rap phenomenon Doechii, who will headline the West Holts stage. Returning favourites include Wolf Alice, Wet Leg, Fatboy Slim, Loyle Carner and Scissor legend Neil Young has already been announced as the Saturday night headliner, with Rod Stewart playing the Sunday afternoon "legend slot". The 1975 reach top of the bill Manchester band The 1975 are festival veterans, who have headlined the Reading and Leeds festival three times since 2016 - but this will be their first time at the top of Glastonbury's hooky dance-rock with more experimental forays into electronica and even ambient music, they pepper their lyrics with references to online relationships, chemical dependency and wry, self-aware Matty Healy is known for his provocative, and often divisive, actions. On their recent tour, he has been spotted chewing raw steak, berating security guards via Auto-Tune, and passionately kissing fans in the front seriously, the band are being sued by organisers of a Malaysian festival, which was shut down after Healy kissed one of his bandmates on stage. The singer said he was protesting at the country's anti-LGBT laws, under which homosexual acts can be punished by 20 years in prison. Olivia's rapid rise Rodrigo is the first Glastonbury headliner to have broken through in the 2020s - and the second-youngest headliner of all time, after Billie Eilish, who was 20 when she topped the bill in Eilish, the 22-year-old will play the Pyramid Stage with just two albums to her name, but she has a solid armoury of fist-pumping pop-punk singalongs (Good 4 U, Brutal, Get Him Back), alongside lighters-aloft ballads like Driver's License and accomplished live performer, her 2024 Guts tour banked $186m (£144m) in ticket sales; and she will also headline the BST festival in London's Hyde Park two days before last played the festival in 2022, drawing a huge - and noticeably young - crowd to the Other that performance, she brought out Lily Allen to perform the expletive-laden track F You, dedicating it to the US Supreme Court justices who had, a day earlier, ended the constitutional right to abortion in America. Charli's next Brat summer Rumours that Rihanna would play the Pyramid Stage turned out to be wishful thinking for the second year Charli XCX will cement her position as one of the UK's biggest pop stars with her set on the Other returns to the festival after winning five Brit Awards for her deliberately trashy seventh album, the Other Stage will release her from the requirement to tone down her set for audiences on BBC One, and indulge in the frenetic, hedonistic club sounds that made her will also mark the latest step in a long journey through the festival's smaller stages, starting at the Silver Hayes dance arena in 2014."I was really ill and I forgot to wear a bra on stage, which was good!" she later told the BBC. "[Radio 1 DJ] Huw Stephens came on during the last song and told me I was singing live on the radio. I lost my voice and it was all a bit crazy, but it was fun."Hopefully she'll avoid the lurgy this summer. More acts added Other acts announced for Glastonbury 2025 include Ezra Collective, Jorja Smith, The Libertines, The Maccabees, Franz Ferdinand, Kae Tempest, Beabadoobee, Kneecap and The star Raye will also play just before Neil Young on the Saturday night, following her breakthrough set at lunchtime on the Pyramid Stage just two years ago. The line-up so far includes:Friday 27 JuneThe 1975Loyle CarnerBiffy ClyroAlanis MorissetteBusta RhymesMaribou StateGracie AbramsFour TetWet LegAnohni & The JohnsonsBadbadnotgoodBlossomsBurning SpearCmatDenzel CurryEn VogueEnglish TeacherFatboy SlimFaye WebsterFloating PointsFranz FerdinandGlass BeamsInhalerLola YoungMyles SmithOseesPinkpantheressSelf EsteemSupergrassVieux Farka TouréWunderhorseSaturday 28 JuneNeil Young and the Chrome HeartsCharli XCXRayeDoechiiDeftonesEzra CollectiveJohn FogertyAmyl & The SniffersAmaaraeBeabadoobeeBeth GibbonsBob VylanBrandi CarlileCaribouFather John MistyGary NumanGreentea PengJadeJapanese BreakfastKaiser ChiefsKneecapLeftfieldLucy DacusNick LoweNova TwinsPa SalieuScissor SistersTom OdellThe ScriptTV On The RadioWeezerYussef DayesSunday 29 JuneOlivia RodrigoRod StewartThe ProdigyNoah KahanNile Rodgers & ChicWolf AliceJorja SmithOvermonoThe LibertinesAJ TraceyBlack UhuruCelesteCymandeFuture IslandsGirl In RedGoatJoy CrookesKae TempestKaty J PearsonParcelsPawsaRoyel OtisShaboozeySnow PatrolSprintsSt VincentThe Brian Jonestown MassacreThe MaccabeesThe SelecterTurnstileMore acts will be announced before the festival opens its gates on 25 June. Tickets, which cost £373.50 plus a £5 booking fee, have already sold out. A limited resale will take place in this summer, the event will take a "fallow year" before returning in 2027.
